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Blues on Beale

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Blues on Beale

2020

1h 20m

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Featuring Grammy award winner Bobby Rush, Grammy nominee Shemekia Copeland, award-winner Castro Coleman and a host of acclaimed musicians, Larry Lancit's Blues on Beale was filmed entirely in the Blues clubs on famed Beale Street in Memphis, Tennessee, captures the people, the soul, and music of the 36th International Blues Challenge, an annual event organized and staged by The Blues Foundation. Starting in the early fall of 2019, Blues Societies from across the globe held local competitions for Blues bands and solo/duo acts. The winners of these competitions qualified to travel to Memphis to compete in the International Blues Challenge in late January 2020. 232 winners of these local contests brought their hopes and aspirations to Memphis to compete for medals, recognition and possible record contracts by performing in 20 clubs along renowned Beale Street, the most celebrated Blues location in the world. The 2020 IBC was perhaps the last major music event staged before Covid-19 put the world on "hold".

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Federico Furzan

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A fascinating look into the last musical event before the worldwide pandemic, the International Blues Challenge that takes place on Beale St. in Memphis, TN.

Feb 15, 2022

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Wendy Shreve

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For those with no familiarity or a superficial appreciation for the Blues may enjoy this documentary. In essence however, Blues on Beale Street demonstrates how many award ceremonies have lost their original purpose.

Feb 10, 2022

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Evan Dossey

Midwest Film Journal

A positive and educational look at the impact of Blues music on its performers and fans.

Feb 4, 2022

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Vraiment très bon , et intense, je recommande fortement !

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/29/23

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Audience Member

Bom filme ! Excelente ! 5 estrela

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/20/23

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Audience Member

This music in this movie is wonderful!! The portrayal of the artist's journeys and commitment to the blues is inspiring!! A definite must see😬😬

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/12/23

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Audience Member

The Blues On Beale documentary is so informative, captivating, exciting and just so AWESOME and I'm so blessed to be a part. I can truly say that the International Blues Challenge did not feel like a competition, but it felt like a FAMILY REUNION. Artist from all over was united for one sole purpose and that was to let the " Good Times Roll" like only blues music can. My experience was BEYOND AMAZING and I thank God for letting me encounter such greatness. Blues On Beale is and will always be a part of my love for the blues.. - Nikki D & The Sisters Of Thunder

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/24/23

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Audience Member

This documentary is special. Not only is it special because of the context of its timing with filming or subject-matter, but for the grace and agility with which it weaves its many narratives together with history, greater social context, contemporary issues, and, of course, great music. It's impressive how this film grapples with so much without losing the audience for an instant, but instead taking you by the hand and dancing you through a journey... best documentary I've seen in some time!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/08/23

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Top documentary with some of the most talented Blues artists in the world. I enjoyed watching every bit of it and I learned so much about the history of Blues.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/21/23

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Castro Coleman

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Janiva Magness

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Featuring Grammy award winner Bobby Rush, Grammy nominee Shemekia Copeland, award-winner Castro Coleman and a host of acclaimed musicians, Larry Lancit's Blues on Beale was filmed entirely in the Blues clubs on famed Beale Street in Memphis, Tennessee, captures the people, the soul, and music of the 36th International Blues Challenge, an annual event organized and staged by The Blues Foundation. Starting in the early fall of 2019, Blues Societies from across the globe held local competitions for Blues bands and solo/duo acts. The winners of these competitions qualified to travel to Memphis to compete in the International Blues Challenge in late January 2020. 232 winners of these local contests brought their hopes and aspirations to Memphis to compete for medals, recognition and possible record contracts by performing in 20 clubs along renowned Beale Street, the most celebrated Blues location in the world. The 2020 IBC was perhaps the last major music event staged before Covid-19 put the world on "hold".

Director: Larry Lancit
Screenwriter: Cecily Lancit
Production Co: Lancit Digital Media
Genre: Documentary, Music
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Feb 10, 2022
Runtime: 1h 20m

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